Lot of four commonplace books of Susan Lane C.1798-1880 of Walpole, New Hampshire and Windham Vermont with related ephemera

1818. A fascinating small collection kept by Susan Lane, who was born in Walpole, New Hampshire, about 1798, and died in Windham, Vermont. She wrote poetry and short prose. She goes on to teach, as indicated by a hand-drawn award of merit she pens, dated 1818. She married Elias Pulsipher and moved to Windham, Vermont. In 1870, she was living with a daughter and perhaps a niece. By 1880, she lived alone and died that year. The collection includes,

1. A Commonplace book with a great cover illustration entitled Sailors' Glee that is dated 1805. This includes poems, brief essays, a hymn, and practice handwriting.

2. A manuscript poetry and penmanship book entitled Application to Study Made Conspicuous by a donation _______ her preeminence over her class in spell Feb. 1 AD 1811. Covered in 1809 newsprint, the last page features a remarkable folk-art watercolor design.

3. Penmanship and poetry book signed by Susan Lane of Walpole, N.H. Jan. 1, 1803 [but actually 1813]. This includes a poem about the end of the war.

4. Penmanship and poetry book c.1810. Signed by Lane.